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PrimerTC
Solvent-Free Primer for Ucrete® Wall Render
Description of Product
PrimerTC is a solvent-free, two-part primer based may be applied to substrates of lower strength but
on polyurethane technology. Part 1 is a medium the long term performance of the floor may be
viscosity liquid. Part 2 is a low viscosity brown affected. All traces of contaminants, such as oils,
liquid. fats, greases, paint residues, chemicals, algae and
laitance, should be removed.
Fields of Application
PrimerTC is applied to prepared concrete Preparation of Substrate
® As with all surface coatings, proper surface
substrates prior to coating with Ucrete WR. It
reduces the porosity of the prepared concrete, and preparation is vital to ensure the successful
provides a tacky surface to aid vertical application application and performance of PrimerTC. As
® PrimerTC is used on vertical surfaces, appropriate
of the Ucrete WR.
surface preparation techniques are grinding, needle
Features and Benefits gun and grit blasting. Other methods, such as air
• Environmentally friendly impact hammer (scabbler) – provided that the
• no volatile solvents substrate is not damaged, concrete surface planer,
grit blasting, wirebrush scarifier, surface grinder,
• non-tainting
drum sander and flame spaller, can be satisfactory.
• Safe
Chemical methods, such as acid etching, are not
• flash point above 220ºC
reliable and not recommended.
• non-flammable
• no special requirements for transport or storage
Mixing
• Easy application by roller or brush Pour the contents of the Part 1 can and the Part 2
can into a 5 litre polyethylene mixing pail and mix
Application Procedure using a Helical “Epi” type mixer operated at 1500 to
Substrate quality 2000 rpm for 1-2 minutes. The working life is
Substrates will normally be concrete or polymer approximately 25 minutes. Multiple units may be
modified screeds. Other substrates may be mixed but do not mix more material than can be
suitable; consult your local BASF Construction applied in 25 minutes.
Chemicals SA representative.
Application
All substrates must be clean and free from dust and Do not apply to damp substrates. Do not apply
loose particles. Concrete and other cementitious when atmospheric condensation is occurring or
substrates must be visibly dry and have a minimum likely to occur before full cure is obtained, i.e. when
tensile (pull-off) strength of 1.5 N/mm². PrimerTC
PrimerTC
the substrate temperature is within 3ºC of the dew- Cleaning
point. Apply the material to vertical surfaces by Cleaning of plant and equipment should be
brush to ensure even spreading and no ponding. undertaken well away from the application area.
Do not use PrimerTC on horizontal surfaces. Xylene may be used to clean equipment, tools and
spillages. In the case of spillages, excess material
Ensure sufficient material is applied to overcome must first be absorbed onto sawdust or other
the absorption of the substrate and leave a layer of disposable absorbent medium. Use correct
PrimerTC on the surface. Very porous substrates handling procedures with solvents and take care to
may require additional priming prior to the avoid any accidental spillage or splashes onto
application of Ucrete WR. coated surfaces.
The material should be left for between 45 and 120 Part 2 containers may contain small amounts of
minutes to be allow becoming tacky prior to the unreacted diisocyanates (MDI). Therefore they
®
application of the Ucrete WR. Do not apply more must be decontaminated with a 5% solution of soda
®
material than can be coated with Ucrete WR within ash (sodium carbonate or washing soda) prior to
this time period. disposal as building waste.
Temperature will affect the length of open time. Packaging

High temperature will result in a reduction of the PrimerTC is supplied as two factory-batched
tacky period. components.
®
If the PrimerTC is not coated with Ucrete WR within Part 1 Plastic bottle 1.73kg
the tacky period it should be allowed to fully cure Part 2 Plastic bottle 0.68kg
before priming is conducted again.
Watch points
Areas of PrimerTC left un-coated for more than 48 Appropriate health and safety advice can be found
hours should be mechanically prepared before in the Material Safety Data Sheets. Users are
being primed again. advised to wear gloves and eye protection when
mixing and applying PrimerTC.
Coverage
Coverage is influenced by substrate roughness, Storage
porosity and temperature. The following can be Store under cover, out of direct sunlight and protect
used as a guide. from extremes of temperatures.
g/m² m²/unit Failure to comply with the recommended storage

Coverage 200 – 300 8 – 12 conditions may result in premature deterioration of
the product or packaging. For specific storage
advice consult BASF Construction Chemicals SA’s
Technical Services Department
PrimerTC
Safety precautions Quality and care
As with all chemical products, care should be taken All products originating from BASF Construction
during use and storage to avoid contact with eyes Chemicals’ SA facility are manufactured under a
mouth, skin and foodstuffs (which can also be management system independently certified to
tainted with vapour until product is fully cured or conform to the requirements of the quality,
dried). Treat splashes to eyes and skin environmental and occupational health & safety
immediately. If accidentally ingested, seek standards ISO 9001:2000.
immediate medical attention. Keep away from
children and animals. Reseal containers after use.
Note
Field service, where provided, does not constitute
supervisory responsibility. For additional
information contact your local BASF Construction
Chemicals SA representative. BASF Construction
Chemicals SA. reserves the right to have the true
cause of any difficulty determined by accepted test
methods
Whilst any information contained herein is true, accurate and represents our best knowledge and experience, no warranty is given
or implied with any recommendations made by us, our representatives or distributors, as the conditions of use and the competence
of any labour involved in the application are beyond our control.
As all BASF’s technical datasheets are updated on a regular basis it is the user's responsibility to obtain the most recent issue.
BASF Construction Chemicals South Africa (Pty) Ltd
P.O. Box 420, Westonaria, 1780 852 Sixteenth Road, Midrand
11 Pullinger Street, Westonaria, 1779 PO Box 2801, Halfway House, 1685
Tel: +27 11 754 1343 Tel: +27 11 203 2405
Fax: +27 11 754 1105
e-mail: [email protected] Website : basf -cc.co.za

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Temperature will affect the length of open time. Packaging

g/m² m²/unit Failure to comply with the recommended storage

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